Explanation
This article from the Inner West Courier is a prime example of a community issue that effects different groups, individuals and environments.
Relevance
As a stimulus it can be used to initiate discussion and argument on community and change. It specifically addresses elements of HSIE outcome: "CCS2.2 Explains changes in the community and family life and evaluates the effects of these on different individuals, groups and environments" by introducing students to a specific type of change that effects various groups within communities community. Furthermore the article helps the children in working towards the indicator: "Demonstrates an understanding that different groups, including families, may have different points of view about changes in the community".
The article not only introduces the issue to the students with additional supporting facts, it further presents various points of view from different parties affected by the development i.e. Residents and McDonalds. Discussion generated from the article allows the children to discuss a range of views different community members may have about the development.
In writing a "letter to the editor" the students are required to take on a point of view in order to write their "statement of position" and supporting "arguments" within the exposition text type. Therefore when they come to writing their exposition they are able to write subjectively from a specific point of view of an effected community member/s.
Aspect of literacy suitable for exploration
Within this unit the article is used a springboard for students to generate discussion and argument with the ultimate goal of creating an exposition. Students are required to write a “letter to the editor” from the point of view of a group or individual within the community who is/are affected by this issue. The “letter to the editor” is an exposition text type with a “statement of position”, “arguments” and “reinforcement of position” (Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144). Students must use all the grammatical features of an exposition to create their text.
Importantly, the article builds on word families of technical and abstract nouns surrounding the unit topic including proposal, development, impact, zoned etc. (Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144; NSW Board of Studies, 2001, p.251). Other features of an expostions identified in the K-6 English Modules (NSW Board of Studies, 2001, p.249-253) and Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144) include:
Using pronouns to refer to people, places and things already introduced in the text, eg he, it, they.
Using reported speech, eg A spokeswoman from McDonalds said seh would be consulting...
Using action and thinking verbs : and shouldconform to the area
Modal verbs: a complete lack of care,
Thinking/sensing verbs: Ilona Rabey fears, We believe
References: Droga, L. & Humphrey, S. (2005). Grammar and meaning: An introduction for primary teachers. Target Texts: Berry, Australia
NSW Board of Studies (2001). K-6 English Modules. Sydney: Author
RESOURCE 3
Accessed September 29 from: http://digitaledition-innerwest.innerwestcourier.com.au/?iid=29497
Explanation
This article from the Inner West Courier is a prime example of a community issue that effects different groups, individuals and environments.
Relevance
As a stimulus it can be used to initiate discussion and argument on community and change. It specifically addresses elements of HSIE outcome: "CCS2.2 Explains changes in the community and family life and evaluates the effects of these on different individuals, groups and environments" by introducing students to a specific type of change that effects various groups within communities community. Furthermore the article helps the children in working towards the indicator: "Demonstrates an understanding that different groups, including families, may have different points of view about changes in the community".
The article not only introduces the issue to the students with additional supporting facts, it further presents various points of view from different parties affected by the development i.e. Residents and McDonalds. Discussion generated from the article allows the children to discuss a range of views different community members may have about the development.
In writing a "letter to the editor" the students are required to take on a point of view in order to write their "statement of position" and supporting "arguments" within the exposition text type. Therefore when they come to writing their exposition they are able to write subjectively from a specific point of view of an effected community member/s.
Aspect of literacy suitable for exploration
Within this unit the article is used a springboard for students to generate discussion and argument with the ultimate goal of creating an exposition. Students are required to write a “letter to the editor” from the point of view of a group or individual within the community who is/are affected by this issue. The “letter to the editor” is an exposition text type with a “statement of position”, “arguments” and “reinforcement of position” (Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144). Students must use all the grammatical features of an exposition to create their text.
Importantly, the article builds on word families of technical and abstract nouns surrounding the unit topic including proposal, development, impact, zoned etc. (Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144; NSW Board of Studies, 2001, p.251). Other features of an expostions identified in the K-6 English Modules (NSW Board of Studies, 2001, p.249-253) and Droga and Humphrey, 2005, p.144) include:
- Using pronouns to refer to people, places and things already introduced in the text, eg he, it, they.
- Using reported speech, eg A spokeswoman from McDonalds said seh would be consulting...
- Using action and thinking verbs : and should conform to the area
- Modal verbs: a complete lack of care,
- Thinking/sensing verbs: Ilona Rabey fears, We believe
- Using evaluative language: special place
These will be explored in lesson 3.References:
Droga, L. & Humphrey, S. (2005). Grammar and meaning: An introduction for primary teachers. Target Texts: Berry, Australia
NSW Board of Studies (2001). K-6 English Modules. Sydney: Author